Adequate Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 17th century: from Latin adaequatus ‘made equal to’, past participle of the verb adaequare, from ad- ‘to’ + aequus ‘equal’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

Short Definition:

satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

Examples:

• this office is perfectly adequate for my needs
• adequate resources and funding